'Extreme Makeover' star Eduardo Xol killed in Palm Springs

A Palm Springs man who died in the hospital from an apparent stabbing was once featured on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” along with other reality shows and telenovelas.

Eduardo Xol, 58, of Palm Springs, appeared in 65 episodes of the ABC television series from 2005 to 2012, according to IMDB, an online entertainment database. The website credits Xol as the show's designer and as himself in a dozen other shows from 2005 to 2012. Early in his career, Xol appeared in telenovelas such as “Acapulco, cuerpo y alma” and “La jaula de oro.”

“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved Eduardo Xol,” his family said in a statement to The Desert Sun. “As his family, we know that his kindness touched the lives of so many.” We ask that this kindness be reciprocated now so that our privacy can be respected as we process our grief. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in Eduardo’s name to the Lupus Foundation of America as he spent so much of his life serving others.”

Tabloid TMZ first reported Xol's connection to the entertainment industry early Wednesday morning, saying Xol's mother had confirmed his death to the media outlet.